وَاللّهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
"Allah Loves Those Who Do Good" [quran 03:134]
The Pursuit of Excellence
Main Program
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Sessions in Arabic
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Sessions in Spanish
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Youth
(10th grade and up) |
Young Youth (middle school -
7th - 9th grade) |
Camp Deen
(3rd - 6th grade) |
Kidz Klub
(1yr to 2nd grade) |
theme synopsis
For those who have joined us over the course of the last few years, we have come on a journey in gaining deeper knowledge and insight into the 5 qualities of a Muslim activist. In keeping with our recent tradition of having the convention theme mirror the core of our organization, this year’s theme will focus on the characteristic ”Exemplary Citizenship.” As Muslims, as Allah’s vicegerents on this earth, it is important that we be mindful of carrying that Amana, trust, with us at all times. Further, being exemplary vicegerents asks that we conduct ourselves, beyond the ordinary; with perfection. Allah subhanahu Wa Ta’ala says in the Qur’an “Wallahu Yuhibbul Muhsineen- Allah loves those who practice perfection. The famous Hadith, the second in Imam Nawawi’s collection also reminds us of the hierarchy that Ihsan carries because the Muhsin having full belief in Allah as his Lord and Prophet Muhammad as his prophet, upholding the 6 articles of faith must now manifest those beliefs in the way that he is constantly aware of Allah’s presence in his life. He is to worship Allah as though he sees Him, knowing fully well without doubt that Allah is acutely aware of every thought and action of his. In essence the Muhsin is a positive example and role model to all around him.
The main, youth and young-youth lectures, workshops and activities at this year’s convention will explore this theme in three areas. Firstly our scholars will share with us deep understanding of the concept of Ihsan in the worship of Allah ‘Ihsan fi Ta’abudiLlah, in essence how do our direct act of worship show this deep rooted belief in His magnificence and further in His omnipresence. Then we will look out how we can practice perfection in dealing with our fellow human beings keeping in mind the hierarchy of obligations. We are reminded in the Quran that perfection in dealing with our Parents is paramount and then we must prioritize close relatives, orphans and the poor. Lastly, we will share practical applications of practicing ihsan fi Al-Amal, in our work.
The main, youth and young-youth lectures, workshops and activities at this year’s convention will explore this theme in three areas. Firstly our scholars will share with us deep understanding of the concept of Ihsan in the worship of Allah ‘Ihsan fi Ta’abudiLlah, in essence how do our direct act of worship show this deep rooted belief in His magnificence and further in His omnipresence. Then we will look out how we can practice perfection in dealing with our fellow human beings keeping in mind the hierarchy of obligations. We are reminded in the Quran that perfection in dealing with our Parents is paramount and then we must prioritize close relatives, orphans and the poor. Lastly, we will share practical applications of practicing ihsan fi Al-Amal, in our work.
